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Ways to Pack Your kitchen for Moving

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When you are moving the majority of people would come to an agreement that kitchens are one of the most challenging rooms to pack. Just about all kitchens have a lot of cabinets and drawers that require to be packed. Here are some guidelines to make the process easier: Sorting Through Your Things You want to sort through your items. This can be a good time to decide on what you are bringing and what things you will be selling or donating. Make an essentials box. Your life will be easier at your new house if you have a particular box that holds the items that you'll need right away. Some things you should pack are dish towels, coffee maker, soap, toaster, silverware, dishes, etc. Also, include one all-purpose pan or pot in your essentials box. Packing materials. Make a plan on how many boxes you will be using. Our packing experts recommend 10 medium boxes, 6 large boxes, and 6 heavy-duty boxes for an average sized kitchen. Also purchase some packing materials like marke

Moving Yourself: The Hidden Costs

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You are an original Do it Yourselfer (DIY) and you wish to move for your upcoming move. You have previously looked into moving with a professional and chosen to move yourself after getting various quotes. What you failed to recognize is that there are hidden costs of moving yourself. Allow us to share a few hidden costs of moving yourself: Rental Costs The costs attached to renting a truck are not specifically advertised. Some of these costs not included in the fuel and insurance. Some of the other costs that can be added after the move are refueling charges, additional km charges and cleaning fees. Another aspect to consider is that you can rent an incorrectly sized truck. This oversight can cost you additional for a longer rental period or will push you to make numerous trips. In addition, you would need to rent moving blankets, moving pads and moving equipment. Time Involved Moving yourself takes up your time. Don't overlook the fact the time involved to pack. That